Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility. Our work directly shapes the 2026 quantum computing landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and patent transformative technologies. Relocation assistance and equity package included.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $500K+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in top quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, color codes)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with high-performance computing experience